size? joins forces with adidas Originals as the ongoing duo drop two new iterations of the Training PT sneaker model for the season. Graphic designer Brian Cannon reworks the silhouettes and he is also the same person that is responsible for the iconic vinyl covers of The Super Furry Animals, Suede, Oasis, and The Verve.
The sneakers are adorned with color palettes that pay homage to these iconic covers including Oasis' Definitely Maybe album. It features hues of white, cream, blue, and purple. Additionally, the other silhouette features pink, purple, and white on top of a gum foundation inspired by the bright vinyl covers prominent in the 80s and the 90s. Some details include zig-zag cuts, trefoil branding, bold flat laves, and retro designs to round out the capsule.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Album Cover-themed Sneaker Colorways
- The trend of using album covers as inspiration for sneaker colorways opens up opportunities for collaboration with musicians and artists.
- Graphic Design-inspired Sneaker Design
- Sneaker brands can explore more collaborations with graphic designers to create unique and eye-catching designs.
- Retro Design Aesthetics in Sneaker Fashion
- There is an opportunity for sneaker brands to tap into the nostalgia trend by incorporating retro design aesthetics into their products.
Where This Applies
- Footwear
- The footwear industry can leverage this trend to introduce unique and limited edition designs that cater to niche audiences.
- Music
- The album cover-themed sneaker trend creates opportunities for music industry partnerships to release exclusive merchandise and collaborations.
- Graphic Design
- The trend towards graphic design-inspired sneaker design presents opportunities for graphic designers to explore new collaborations with sneaker brands.
